Sundowns host Pirates at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria in a crucial top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, 1 November 2025. The Betway Premiership showdown kicks off at 15:30.
Mamelodi Sundowns tops the league table with 21 points after 10 matches, while Orlando Pirates ranks third with 18 points after only eight games.
Miguel Cardoso’s charges have won six matches, drawn three, and lost one. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side has recorded six wins and two defeats in their eight league fixtures.
Pirates are confident coming into this highly anticipated match after defeating Magesi 2-1 in the Carling Knockout quarter-final on 28 October 2025.
The spirits are also high in the Sundowns camp after thrashing Remo Stars with a 7-1 aggregate score in the CAF Champions League qualifier recently.
While Sundowns wants to extend their lead at the top of the table, a Pirates win in this match will take them to 21 points, while having one game in hand.
For a live score update of the Sundowns vs Pirates fixture and a detailed timeline of the match, including names of scorers, cards, substitutions, etc, visit our live scores page.
Sundowns vs Pirates: Who Are the Key Players?
Tashreeq Matthews is one of the key players for Mamelodi Sundowns. He’s one of those players who punishes teams that don’t keep an eye on him.
Matthews has been in stellar form lately, scoring vital goals for Masandawana. He opened the scoring when Sundowns defeated Remo Stars in Nigeria in a CAF Champions League match on 19 October 2025.
Matthews also scored two goals when Sundowns defeated Richards Bay in a recent Betway Premiership match.
Tshepang Moremi is undoubtedly one of Orlando Pirates’ key players. In the 2025/26 season, the in-form forward has scored two goals in eight Betway Premiership appearances.
The 25-year-old also has one goal in two matches in the Carling Knockout. Moremi has also netted two goals and assisted once in the MTN8. None of his goals are from the penalty spot.
Sundowns Latest Results in Betway Premiership
In their last Betway Premiership match on 27 September 2025, Mamelodi Sundowns thrashed Richards Bay 4-1. Tashreeq Matthews netted a brace in the clash.
Matthews found the back of the net in the 15th minute and in the 62nd minute. Malibongwe Khoza and Iqraam Rayners scored the other Sundowns goals in the 27th and 41st minutes. Gabadinho Mhango scored Richards Bay’s consolation goal in the 30th minute.
Pirates Latest Results in Betway Premiership
In their previous Betway Premiership match on 22 October 2025, Orlando Pirates edged Polokwane City 1-0. Tshepang Moremi’s 6th-minute goal was enough for Pirates to secure maximum points in the encounter.
Both sides hit the woodwork once in the match that saw five shots on target for Pirates and only two efforts on target for Polokwane City.
Sundowns vs Pirates: Head-to-Head
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates played to a 1-1 draw in their last two matches.
In the second leg of the MTN8 semi-final on 23 August 2025, Sundowns’ Iqraam Rayners scored the first goal in the 17th minute.
However, Kamogelo Sebelebele equalised for Pirates in the 73rd minute, taking the game to penalties. Pirates advanced to the final after beating Sundowns on penalties.
In the first leg of the fixture on 16 August 2025, Sundowns also scored the first goal. Tebogo Mokoena netted in the 36th minute. Sebelebele again equalised for the Buccaneers in the 87th minute. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Also Read: Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Magesi – Defending champions go top of Betway Premiership after win
Mamelodi Sundowns’ Next 2 Betway Premiership Fixtures:
- On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, Mamelodi Sundowns will host TS Galaxy at Loftus Versfeld in a Betway Premiership clash. The match starts at 19:30.
- On Sunday, 23 November 2025, Mamelodi Sundowns will visit Polokwane City at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in a Betway Premiership fixture. The clash kicks off at 15:30.
Orlando Pirates’ Next 2 Betway Premiership Fixtures:
- On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, Orlando Pirates visit Golden Arrows at King Zwelithini Stadium in a Betway Premiership showdown. The match starts at 19:30.
- On Saturday, 22 November 2025, Orlando Pirates hosts Chippa United at Orlando Stadium in a Betway Premiership clash. It starts at 15:30.
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